Timber, steel, glass and concrete from old Hastings grandstand diverted from landfill
Grandstand demolition is estimated to be completed at the end of August.
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Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition
Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor
'Ridiculous' Ocean Spa price increase: Council investigating separate price for locals
Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.
Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations
Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.
Teen tae kwon do star shines at international championship
A decisive victory for 13-year-old at International NZ ITF Taekwon-Do champs in Hastings.
Club rugby: Napier Tech's push for back-to-back Maddison Trophy wins just got harder
Napier Tech will have to do it the hard way if they want to go back to back.
'About sharing the warmth': Thousands turn out for Matariki events in Hawke's Bay
Organisers were pleased the rain held off for the feature events after a week of floods.
'Opened the door and out came a flood': Suburb has 36 temporary classrooms half a century old
They were intended to last 20 years. But Govt cuts mean they'll have to last even longer.
Waipawa’s new roundabout creating community conversations
Waipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".
'I could cry': 300 donuts sold in 20 min after Hawke’s Bay storm ruins business' event
Emily Whiu thought a Matariki cancellation meant their stock would go to waste.
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
Havelock North High School students draw women they admire, respect or aspire to be like
Hastings Art Gallery educators take over a Havelock North High social studies class.
Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Rāhui in place following fishermen death
Ban on the collection of kaimoana after discovery of three men who went missing at sea.
Hawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closed
Thousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.
A new round of Shield Fever starts with a splash.
The Magpies started a new shield reign with nine tries on a sodden field in Hastings
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'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'
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Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
Teenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls on
Teen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.
Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker
Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.
The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?
An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
Woman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ring
When Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.
'We're aiming to medal': Hawke's Bay Black Stick Sean Findlay
Men's hockey side continuously improving in past 18 months.
What's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's Bay
The chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.
Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust ready to take off with another lottery to help save lives
Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust sets up another win-win lottery.
Fire, light and water: What you can do in Hawke's Bay this Matariki
Plenty of community events are planned in the days to come for Matariki.
Orange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East Coast
Wind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.
Police seeking help finding missing Hastings teen Kirihana
Kirihana was last seen in Te Awanga, Hastings, on June 21.
Ovarian cancer: Learn the symptoms and know the signs
'Ovarian cancer spreads like a spider web, so it’s a long time before you see it.'
Fun-having Havelock North High School band The Splinters win Hawke's Bay Smokefreerockquest final
The band will go on to submit a video of three songs for a chance at the national finals.
Havelock North's 'long road' to Maddison Cup semis, Napier Tech women going for third title in a row
Havelock will need to take down an undefeated Taradale to nab a semifinal spot.
Sunk in 30 seconds: The man who answers boaties' call on the best way to prevent tragedy
There's one vital thing everyone on the water should do, but only 10% bother.